Vocabulary The Masque of the Red Death — Pack 10

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depart B2｜中上級	When someone or something goes away from a place To go away and leave a location The act of moving away from somewhere When you start a journey or trip To move away and stop being present	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the echoes of the chime die away--they have endured but an instant--and a light, half-subdued laughter floats after them as they depart. Examples The train will depart soon. We depart at eight tomorrow. They departed after lunch.
again A1｜超入門	one more time another time back to a place or state repeat an action return to an activity	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And now again the music swells, and the dreams live, and writhe to and fro more merrily than ever, taking hue from the many-tinted windows through which stream the rays from the tripods. Examples I read the book again and again. He failed the test again. Please say that again — I didn't hear you.
swell B2｜中上級	When something becomes bigger or louder and grows stronger When a part of the body gets bigger from injury When something increases in size or amount When a feeling becomes very strong inside you A wave that moves across the water surface	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And now again the music swells, and the dreams live, and writhe to and fro more merrily than ever, taking hue from the many-tinted windows through which stream the rays from the tripods. Examples The music swells beautifully. My foot began to swell. The ocean swell was gentle today.
live A1｜超入門	to have your home in a place to be alive or not dead to stay and make your life somewhere to have a way of life happening now, not recorded (adjective/adverb use)	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And now again the music swells, and the dreams live, and writhe to and fro more merrily than ever, taking hue from the many-tinted windows through which stream the rays from the tripods. Examples I live in Tokyo with my family. Where do you live? My grandparents live near the park.
merrily B2｜中上級	In a cheerful and lively way, full of energy Done with happiness and good spirits In a joyful manner without worry With a light and cheerful mood In a carefree and pleasant way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And now again the music swells, and the dreams live, and writhe to and fro more merrily than ever, taking hue from the many-tinted windows through which stream the rays from the tripods. Examples The children played merrily outside. She sang merrily all day long. Birds chirped merrily in spring.
many-tinted C1｜上級	Something that has a lot of different colors Having several shades or hues mixed together Showing various colors at the same time When something displays many different color tones A thing with multiple color variations visible	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And now again the music swells, and the dreams live, and writhe to and fro more merrily than ever, taking hue from the many-tinted windows through which stream the rays from the tripods. Examples The many-tinted flowers bloomed in spring. She loved the many-tinted sunset. The many-tinted fabric was beautiful.
lie A1｜超入門	When you say something that is not true To say words that are false on purpose Something you say that is not real or correct To be in a flat position on something When your body rests flat somewhere	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples Don't lie to me. I need to lie down. He told a lie to avoid trouble.
westwardly C1｜上級	In the direction where the sun goes down Toward the side where the sun sets Moving or pointing in a sunset direction Located on the side of the setting sun Going in the opposite direction from sunrise	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples The sun moves westwardly. They sailed westwardly. The path goes westwardly.
none A2｜入門	Not any person or thing at all Zero amount of something Not a single one from a group When nothing or nobody is available The complete absence of something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples There are none left today. I have none at all. She wanted some but found none.
masker C1｜上級	A person who wears a disguise at a costume party Someone who hides their face at a special event A guest who attends a fancy dress celebration An individual at a party wearing special clothing Someone participating in a costume celebration or ball	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples The masker wore a golden costume. Every masker danced at the ball. One masker left early.
venture B2｜中上級	When you go somewhere that might be dangerous or scary A risky business activity that might succeed or fail When you try something new that might not work An activity or trip involving risk or uncertainty The act of doing something brave or daring	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples Few dare to venture there. He started a new venture. She ventured into the woods.
night A1｜超入門	The time when it is dark outside and people sleep The hours between sunset and sunrise when it is dark The period of darkness in each day The dark time after the sun goes down The dark time between one day and the next	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples I can see the stars at night. I sleep well at night. It was cold last night.
wane C1｜上級	When something becomes less strong or bright over time To gradually become smaller or weaker When something slowly loses power or importance To decrease in size or brightness gradually When something fades away bit by bit	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples The moon will wane soon. Her interest began to wane. Support started to wane quickly.
flow B1｜中級入口	When liquid or light moves continuously in one direction When something moves steadily and smoothly forward The steady movement of a liquid substance When people or things keep moving in succession The way something progresses or continues smoothly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples Water flows in the river. The traffic flows slowly today. Ideas flow during discussion.
ruddier C1｜上級	Something that has a stronger red or reddish color When something shows more pink or red tones A face or skin with more healthy color Something that appears more glowing and warm colored When color becomes deeper and more intense red	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples His cheeks grew ruddier in the cold. The sunset looked ruddier tonight. Her face became ruddier after exercise.
blood-color C1｜上級	Having the dark red shade like what flows in your veins A deep red shade similar to what you see from cuts The dark crimson hue that looks like fresh wounds A rich red tone that resembles human or animal fluid A dark scarlet appearance that brings to mind life fluid	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples The blood-colored wine looked dark. She wore blood-colored lipstick. Blood-colored curtains hung in the room.
blackness B2｜中上級	The quality of being completely dark in color A state where no light can be seen The deepest and darkest shade possible A condition of having no brightness at all The appearance of something very dark colored	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples The blackness scared him. She saw only blackness ahead. The blackness was complete.
sable C1｜上級	A deep black color, very dark like night Something that is completely black in appearance A type of expensive dark fur or animal When something is colored very dark or black A word meaning dark or gloomy in tone	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples The sable curtains made the room dark. She wore a sable evening gown. Sable fur is very expensive.
drapery C1｜上級	Cloth that hangs down to cover or decorate something Material used for making things that hang for decoration Long pieces of fabric arranged to look nice Cloth hung to separate or hide an area Hanging fabric shown in pictures or art	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples The drapery was very heavy. She opened the drapery wide. The room had beautiful drapery.
appal C1｜上級	Something that causes strong fear or shock in someone When something makes you feel very upset or shocked A feeling of great shock about something wrong Something that fills you with horror or disgust When you are deeply troubled by bad things	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples The violence appalled everyone watching. His behavior really appals me. The dirty room appalled her.
come A1｜超入門	To move toward the place where you are To arrive at a place To appear or happen To reach a state or condition To become available or to happen	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples My friend comes to my house every day. The teacher comes into the classroom. My dog comes running when I call its name.
near A2｜入門	Something that is close in distance or position At a short distance from a place or thing Not far away from something in space Close to a time or event Almost at a certain point or level	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples The shop is near my home. She sat near the fire. The end is near now.
muffle B2｜中上級	When a sound is made quieter or less clear To make a noise softer or harder to hear To cover something to reduce its sound To wrap something to keep it warm or quiet When something becomes less loud or distinct	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples The thick walls muffled the noise. She muffled her voice with a scarf. Snow muffled all the sounds outside.
peal C1｜上級	A loud ringing sound that continues for some time The sound of bells ringing together in celebration A very loud burst of noise or laughter When a bell makes a long ringing noise A series of loud sounds happening together	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples The bells pealed at noon. Thunder pealed across the valley. Peals of laughter filled the room.
solemnly B2｜中上級	In a serious way Without smiling or laughing; in a serious manner In a deeply serious and formal way With respect In a formal way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples He spoke solemnly to the group. She nodded solemnly today.
emphatic C1｜上級	Done or said in a very strong and forceful way Showing something clearly and strongly without any doubt When words or actions are very powerful and clear Being very certain and firm about something you say Making a point in a loud or noticeable way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples She was very emphatic about it. His emphatic tone surprised everyone. The answer was clear and emphatic.
reach A2｜入門	To move your hand or arm to touch or get something To arrive at a place or goal To stretch or extend to get something farther away To communicate with someone by phone or message To achieve or succeed in getting something important	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples Can you reach the book on the shelf? She reached for the glass of water. We finally reached the top of the mountain.
ear A1｜超入門	The body part on the side of your head that hears sounds The organ you use to listen to music and voices A part that lets you detect what people say Something on each side of your head for hearing The ability to notice and understand sounds well	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples She whispered in my ear. My ears are cold. He has a good ear for languages.
indulge C1｜上級	When you allow yourself to enjoy something pleasant freely To let yourself have something you really want To allow someone to do what they want To give in to a desire or wish To take part in something enjoyable without limit	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples She indulged in chocolate today. They indulged in expensive meals. He indulges his hobbies often.
remote B2｜中上級	Far away from something else in distance or position A place or thing that is not close Something that happened a long time ago A small chance or weak connection to something A device that controls things from a distance	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples The village is very remote. She found the remote control. Remote areas lack good roads.
gaiety C1｜上級	The cheerful and lively atmosphere of a celebration or party A feeling of joy and fun at social events When people are being cheerful and enjoying themselves together A mood of celebration and bright spirits The state of being full of cheerfulness and merriment	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But to the chamber which lies most westwardly of the seven, there are now none of the maskers who venture; for the night is waning away; and there flows a ruddier light through the blood-colored panes; and the blackness of the sable drapery appals; and to him whose foot falls upon the sable carpet, there comes from the near clock of ebony a muffled peal more solemnly emphatic than any which reaches their ears who indulge in the more remote gaieties of the other apartments. Examples The party was full of gaiety. Their gaiety lifted everyone's spirits. The festival brought gaiety to town.
iii A2｜入門	The number that comes after two, written as Roman numeral A way to write the number using old Roman letters A symbol meaning the quantity that is one more than two The mark used for the position that is not first or second A number symbol from an ancient writing system	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text III. Examples Chapter III is the most exciting part of the book. Please read Part III before the next class. Read section III carefully.
densely B2｜中上級	When many things are very close together in a space A place with lots of things or people pushed together Something packed tightly with little empty room inside When items fill an area with not much space between An area where many units exist very near each other	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But these other apartments were densely crowded, and in them beat feverishly the heart of life. Examples The city is densely populated. Trees grow densely here. The area was densely packed.
crowd B1｜中級入口	When many people fill a space very closely together A large number of people gathered in one place When people push together into a small area A group of many persons in the same location When too many things fill up a space	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But these other apartments were densely crowded, and in them beat feverishly the heart of life. Examples The crowd was very large. People crowded into the bus. A huge crowd gathered quickly.
beat A2｜入門	When something moves with a regular rhythm or pulse To hit something or someone many times To win against someone in a game or competition To mix food quickly with a tool or spoon To move in a strong repeated pattern	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But these other apartments were densely crowded, and in them beat feverishly the heart of life. Examples My heart beat fast. She beat the eggs well. We beat them yesterday.
feverishly C1｜上級	In an extremely fast, intense, and urgent way, as if you cannot stop. In an intensely eager or anxious way. In a frantic and desperate way, often driven by worry or urgency. In a very fast way With a lot of energy	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But these other apartments were densely crowded, and in them beat feverishly the heart of life. Examples She worked feverishly all day. He typed feverishly on the keyboard to finish the report.
heart A1｜超入門	The body part inside your chest that pumps blood The organ in your body that keeps you alive The thing inside you that beats and moves blood The part in your chest that moves blood around An organ that pumps to keep you living	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But these other apartments were densely crowded, and in them beat feverishly the heart of life. Examples My heart is beating fast. She has a strong heart. The heart pumps blood.
life A1｜超入門	The busy energy and activity of people living together The time when someone is alive and not dead All living things like animals and plants The way someone spends their days and time Energy and exciting feeling in something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But these other apartments were densely crowded, and in them beat feverishly the heart of life. Examples Life is beautiful. She loves her life. Life can be hard sometimes.
went A1｜超入門	The act of moving forward or continuing in a process When someone moved from one place to another place The act of traveling or moving somewhere When something changed or became a different state The act of departing or leaving a location	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And the revel went whirlingly on, until at length there commenced the sounding of midnight upon the clock. Examples I went to school. She went home early. They went shopping yesterday.
whirlingly C1｜上級	In a way that spins or turns quickly and continuously Moving in circles with speed and energy In a manner that seems to twist around rapidly With a fast turning or rotating motion In a dizzy or confused spinning way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And the revel went whirlingly on, until at length there commenced the sounding of midnight upon the clock. Examples The dancers moved whirlingly all night. Events unfolded whirlingly that week. Snow fell whirlingly in the wind.
until A2｜入門	When something continues up to a certain time and then stops The time before something happens or changes Showing how long something goes on before it ends From now to a point when something different happens Continuing through time up to a specific moment	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And the revel went whirlingly on, until at length there commenced the sounding of midnight upon the clock. Examples I wait here until you come back. She studied until midnight. The shop is open until six o'clock.
length A2｜入門	How long something is from one end to the other. How long something is, measured from one end to the other. The distance between two points. How much time something takes. The amount of something in a straight line.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And the revel went whirlingly on, until at length there commenced the sounding of midnight upon the clock. Examples The length of the rope is five meters. Please check the length of this table.
commence C1｜上級	When something starts to happen or begin to occur The act of setting something into motion or action When an event or activity gets under way To put something into effect or initiate action The point at which something gets going	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And the revel went whirlingly on, until at length there commenced the sounding of midnight upon the clock. Examples The program will commence soon. Let the games commence. Classes commence next Monday.
midnight A2｜入門	The time when the clock shows twelve at night The moment when one day ends and another begins Twelve o'clock during the dark hours of night The middle point of the nighttime hours When the hour hand points straight up at night	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And the revel went whirlingly on, until at length there commenced the sounding of midnight upon the clock. Examples The clock struck midnight. She stayed up past midnight. We left at midnight.
told A1｜超入門	When you said something to someone in the past When you gave information to another person before When you shared facts or a story earlier When you gave orders or instructions before now When you communicated something using words in the past	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And then the music ceased, as I have told; and the evolutions of the waltzers were quieted; and there was an uneasy cessation of all things as before. Examples She told me the answer. He told us to wait. I told you yesterday.
quiet A2｜入門	not making much noise calm and peaceful not speaking much low in volume or not very loud still and not busy	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And then the music ceased, as I have told; and the evolutions of the waltzers were quieted; and there was an uneasy cessation of all things as before. Examples The library is very quiet. Please be quiet in class. I like quiet places.
uneasy B2｜中上級	Feeling uncomfortable or anxious Having a vague feeling that something may go wrong Nervous or uncomfortable in a particular situation Feeling uncertain and slightly anxious about something Feeling that something is not right and something bad might happen	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And then the music ceased, as I have told; and the evolutions of the waltzers were quieted; and there was an uneasy cessation of all things as before. Examples I feel uneasy in the dark. She looked uneasy when the teacher called her name.
cessation C1｜上級	The act of stopping or ending something completely When something comes to a stop or finish A pause or break in an activity The complete ending of a process or action A total halt or discontinuation of something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And then the music ceased, as I have told; and the evolutions of the waltzers were quieted; and there was an uneasy cessation of all things as before. Examples The cessation of noise was sudden. Cessation of violence brought peace. The treaty demands cessation immediately.
twelve A1｜超入門	The number that comes after eleven and before thirteen The amount equal to ten plus two more A quantity shown by the number symbol The time when the clock shows midday or midnight A group or set containing this many items	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But now there were twelve strokes to be sounded by the bell of the clock; and thus it happened, perhaps, that more of thought crept, with more of time, into the meditations of the thoughtful among those who revelled. Examples There are twelve eggs. She is twelve years old. The clock shows twelve.
stroke B2｜中上級	A single sound made by a bell or clock A medical problem when blood stops flowing to the brain A gentle movement of the hand over something A single movement when swimming or rowing a boat A sudden event that brings good or bad luck	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But now there were twelve strokes to be sounded by the bell of the clock; and thus it happened, perhaps, that more of thought crept, with more of time, into the meditations of the thoughtful among those who revelled. Examples The bell rang twelve strokes. He had a stroke yesterday. She gave the dog a gentle stroke.